How to help homeless with pets. (for Graham's class)

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flnfln - 01 Mar 2005 05:51 GMT

I'm curious to how to help out the homeless who have pets, do they
accept animal food and is it safe to donate pets to the homeless. (for
electronicnewsgathering--Jake)

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Karen - 01 Mar 2005 05:56 GMT

> I'm curious to how to help out the homeless who have pets, do they
> accept animal food and is it safe to donate pets to the homeless. (for
> electronicnewsgathering--Jake)

Check with local vets for organizations that provide food and medicines for
elderly, low income,, and in some cities (San Fran is one I believe I have
seen this in), homeless people with pets. You can donate to them and they
will disperse help where needed.

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Kreisleriana - 01 Mar 2005 12:49 GMT

>I'm curious to how to help out the homeless who have pets, do they
>accept animal food and is it safe to donate pets to the homeless. (for
>electronicnewsgathering--Jake)

We heard you, dear. ;)

Personally, I would not give or "donate" a pet to a homeless person,
but there are many homeless people who already have pets. Why would
they not accept animal food if given them?

Theresa
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Cheryl Perkins - 01 Mar 2005 12:57 GMT

>>I'm curious to how to help out the homeless who have pets, do they
>>accept animal food and is it safe to donate pets to the homeless. (for
>>electronicnewsgathering--Jake)

> We heard you, dear. ;)

> Personally, I would not give or "donate" a pet to a homeless person,
> but there are many homeless people who already have pets. Why would
> they not accept animal food if given them?

I wouldn't give a pet to someone I thought was unable to care for it.

But you might be interested in this:

http://www.cbcradio3.com/issues/2005_02_25/index.cfm?page=05

Click on the picture (and, if your musical taste is like mine, turn off
the music), then choose "Creature Comforts Street Life With Man's Best
Friend"

I think it'll only be up for another day or two, and it isn't really an in
depth treatment of the subject (no cats, to begin with!) but it's
interesting.

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Katz - 01 Mar 2005 19:36 GMT

I've seen homeless people w/pets, who certainly accept pet food. It's a
good idea to donate pet food, or food for the person, rather than
money. That way, you know the person is getting something he needs.

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